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LM13 YWO

2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

287,361 mi
Last recorded287,361 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 YWO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 287,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 276,963 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 268,152 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 258,062 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 258,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2024 250,686 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 246,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 236,148 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 226,255 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 215,400 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 204,494 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 192,876 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 192,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 189,089 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 178,158 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 164,830 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 151,440 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 138,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 138,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 126,504 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 114,223 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 102,173 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 88,680 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 76,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,940 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto?

Based on 4,849 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
20,333
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
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LM13 YWO is a 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 138,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto fails its MOT is suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM13 YWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM13 YWO is a 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 6 June 2013.

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